Devil May Cry Wiki:Canonicity

In fiction, Canon is the material accepted as part of the story in an individual fictional universe. It is often contrasted with, or used as the basis for, works of fan fiction. Being that of fiction, Devil May Cry has various canon material as well as non-canon and even semi-canon material.

Devil May Cry series
On the Devil May Cry Wiki, we recognize that only Capcom ultimately holds all decisions on canoncy, no matter the personal preferences of that of a fan/community. Any team/writer/etc. employed by Capcom and/or having the proper permissions by Capcom are also recognized as those who decide on what's canon or not. No matter one's personal preference, we must respect that the property of Devil May Cry and it's associated characters is Capcom's until further notice.

DmC: Devil May Cry series
On DmC: Devil May Cry, we recognized that only Ninja Theory as well as Capcom ultimately hold all decisions regarding canoncy at this time, no matter the personal preferences of that of a fan and/or a community. Any team/writer/etc. employed by both Ninja Theory and/or Capcom are also recognized as those who decide on what's canon or not. No matter one's personal preference, we must respect that the property of Dmc: Devil May Cry and it's associated characters is Capcom's and Ninja's Theory's until further notice.

Canon
List of Canon DMC works in chronological order of the series. Works under this category are known to be completely canon within the series. Take note that the list includes multiple types of media.


 * Devil May Cry 3 (manga) (Unfinished Canon)
 * Devil May Cry 3
 * Devil May Cry
 * Devil May Cry: The Animated Series
 * Devil May Cry 4
 * Devil May Cry 2

(*) Note that all works under here are to be properly sourced should there be an addition.

Semi-Canon
Works under this are known as "semi-canon". Works under this are semi-canon because of the fact that while much of it's more recent mediums contradict and "retcon" events, some events are also acknowledge in some form or fashion in another medium, taking it out of the non-canon.

Non-Canon
Works under this are known as non-canon and are not part of the "official" universe of the official Devil May Cry Universe. Either Capcom themselves has declared it non-canon or a recent media covering a set time "in-canon" has retcon all events.

Questionable Status
Works under this just have a status of canoncy that just isn't knowm because no information from Capcom has been told regarding it's current standing.

DmC's Rebooted Series
The newer rebooted series is noted to take place within a parallel world

Canon
List of Canon DMC works in chronological order of the series. Works under this category are known to be completely canon within the series. Take note that the list includes multiple types of media.


 * The Chronicles of Vergil
 * DmC: Devil May Cry
 * Vergil's Downfall DLC Story